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7 min · BehaviorApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Autism Treatment
What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on teaching socially acceptable behaviors in a child’s natural environment. In general, ABA is the most common treatment path for children and adults with autism…
3 min · BehaviorSensory Processing Disorder - Types and Definition
We perceive and learn information by sensing the world around us. When we think of our senses, the five most commons—vision, audition, taste, olfactory (smell), and tactile (touch) come to mind. However, there are also two others less…
2 min · BehaviorImpulsivity and Impulsive Behavior in Children
Children are naturally curious. Part of growing up entails exploration, pushing boundaries, breaking the rules, and deciphering social cues. Because these early years are often full of unpredictability and rambunctiousness (think about the…
2 min · BehaviorFocus Techniques and Treatments for Distracted Kids with ADHD / ADD
Focus Techniques for ADHD / ADD Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for parents, especially when it comes time to teach about concentration skills. Here we’ve outlined some strategies to help…
2 min · BehaviorBehavior Therapy for Children with ADHD
The benefits of treating ADHD with stimulant medication are well-documented and numerous, and while nearly 80% of children receiving the likes of Ritalin and Adderall will have their symptoms improve, there are occasions when parents should…
3 min · BehaviorAggressive Behavior in Children with Autism
Aggression and temper tantrums seen in autism are common between ages of 2 and 5 and are the most challenging behavior situations for parents with autistic children. In the aggression accompanied by autism, the child may harm himself or…
2 min · BehaviorTarget Behavior Selection and Planning its Training
Since autism does not have a medical treatment, its symptoms are tried to be relieved by therapy trainings and activities. In this sense, with the Applied Behavior Analysis which is the most effective and the most applied treatment method…
3 min · BehaviorHow to Avoid Repetitive Behaviors in Autism?
Typical autism symptoms are avoiding eye contact, pretending not to hear despite hearing, lack of speaking skills relative to peers and exhibiting echolalia, that is repetitive behaviors. Repetitive behaviors include shaking head and body…
5 min · BehaviorDeveloping Efficient Positive Reinforcement Systems
In order to decrease problematic behavior and, instead, implement positive behavior in children, they need to be positive reinforcement examples to be motivated. The main purpose of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement is to…
3 min · BehaviorWhy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
ABA therapy is a discipline that aims to systematically change an unwanted behavior of an individual into positive behavior,their environment and the society, by using appropriate techniques. ABA therapy, which has been proposed by an…
